Scope
Procurement reference
HEIW-FTS-62794 (H0852)
Procurement description
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is establishing a multi‑supplier, non‑committal Framework Agreement for the provision of executive and senior leadership development services across NHS Wales. The Framework will provide access to suitably qualified and experienced professionals to support leadership capability, talent management and succession planning for executives, senior leaders, board members and aspiring leaders.
The Framework is structured into Lots covering executive coaching and mentoring, facilitation services, executive development centre design and observation, and specialist speakers and advisors, with provision available in English and Welsh where required. Further details are available via the eTender Wales portal (ITT_124281 – Executive Development Supplier Framework).
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
408333.00 GBP to 408333.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2029
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Lots
Divided into 4 lots
Executive and Senior Leader Coaching/Mentoring Services
Lot number: 1
Description
Provision of one‑to‑one executive and senior leadership coaching and mentoring services, delivered in English and/or Welsh, to support leadership effectiveness, career progression and transition.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
102083.25 GBP Excluding VAT
122499.90 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 August 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 August 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on or around 1 September 2026 and shall be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years. The Framework Agreement may include the options to extend for further period(s). The stated contract period and any associated contract value are estimates only and are provided for indicative purposes. The final commencement date, duration (including any extension options) and contract value will be confirmed at the time of award and will be set out in the Framework Award Notice.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Executive/ Senior Leader Facilitation Services
Lot number: 2
Description
Provision of facilitation services for executive and senior leadership programmes, boards, teams and action learning activities, delivered in English and/or Welsh.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
102083.25 GBP Excluding VAT
122499.90 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 August 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 August 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on or around 1 September 2026 and shall be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years. The Framework Agreement may include the options to extend for further period(s). The stated contract period and any associated contract value are estimates only and are provided for indicative purposes. The final commencement date, duration (including any extension options) and contract value will be confirmed at the time of award and will be set out in the Framework contract Award Notice.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Executive Development Centre Design, Facilitation and Observation.
Lot number: 3
Description
Provision of specialist design, facilitation and observation services to support executive development and assessment centres, including feedback and report writing for participants.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
102083.25 GBP Excluding VAT
122499.90 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 August 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 August 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on or around 1 September 2026 and shall be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years. The Framework Agreement may include the options to extend for further period(s). The stated contract period and any associated contract value are estimates only and are provided for indicative purposes. The final commencement date, duration (including any extension options) and contract value will be confirmed at the time of award and will be set out in the Framework Award Notice.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Leadership and Specialist Subject Speakers/ Providers and Advisor Services
Lot number: 4
Description
Provision of specialist speakers, workshop providers and expert advisors to support leadership development programmes, events and strategic initiatives.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
102083.25 GBP Excluding VAT
122499.90 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 August 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 August 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on or around 1 September 2026 and shall be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years. The Framework Agreement may include the options to extend for further period(s). The stated contract period and any associated contract value are estimates only and are provided for indicative purposes. The final commencement date, duration (including any extension options) and contract value will be confirmed at the time of award and will be set out in the Framework Award Notice.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact